Author of life -
We wonder about and stare at Your work in the world and Your work in the lives of those whom we see and know.
Forgive us when we reject Your work among us and instead choose that which kills us.
As witnesses of Your death and resurrection, may we live by faith in Your name - a name that makes us strong and gives us perfect health. A name that unfreezes our paralysis and makes us walk again.
Forgive us when we act in ignorance. Awaken us to You - our suffering Messiah in whom God fulfilled our prophets’ proclamations.
In our awakening, may we repent and turn to God’s abundant mercies.
In the name of the Holy and Righteous One, we pray.
Amen.